Hung!

Two weeks have passed since the general election. No parties has a majority and now we have a hung parliament - a coalition between the Lib Dem and the Conservatives. Whether it is a good thing or not, we just have to wait and see.

Last two weeks, it was not just the political climate was difficult, the gardening scene has been rather tough. I must admit I was rather despondent. When I first transplanted my seedlings on the bed, they were thriving. Few days after the transplant, the weather took a turn - it became extremely cold and frosty. I was still hopeful and keeping my fingers crossed. Eventually on 13th May, I have to give courgette a final send off. It didn't survive! It was sad, really sad.

I could not help but wonder what really went wrong - was it me or was it the weather? Of course it was easy to blame the weather and I still do! It did make me reflect upon myself. I gave the vegetables and herbs my love and attention but the results are not what I had expected. Again I likened this experience to parenting. I am showering my son with lots of care and love - what do I expect from him in return? Perhaps I also need to learn to manage my expectations. Also I cannot help but wondered have I been weak? I was so despondent that I was not keen at visiting my veggi and herb patch. Can you imagine if God has given up on us? I am thankful God didn't give up on me and continue to search for me until I have my salvation.

Despite the downs in the gardening scene, there are some positive news too. My hubby has begin to show some interest in gardening. He ensured he watered them when the soil was too dry or pull out the weeds. I think secretly he loves gardening! Gardening has now become a family affair. My little one will have a watering can to water the plants and he simply loves it! The sight of family togetherness is really lovely.

Last week, we also replanted courgette and am praying they will survive this time round. O before I forgot, I also planted new veggi - pak choi, chad, marrow and tomato. Just yesterday, I have also transplanted my broad beans. Photos will follow soon. Kind of slack in photography. Jonathan and I have new plans for the garden. We wanted to create a herb path near the patio where it would be easily accessed by me.

Ah..artichoke excites me! They are growing well. I cannot wait to cook them. *Sign* I am rambling here, aren't I! I just need to let my gardening emotions flow out otherwise...

That's all for now before anyone complains I rambled too much. I better run to give my love and attention to the veggies and herbs!